Burger King #6978

2902 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

American

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Burger King #6978 has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 26, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Burger King #6978's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser nozzles on milkshake machine are soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Pipe leading from walk in cooler draining into a pipe underneath 3 compartment sink is clogged and water is draining onto the floor.

29-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by mop sink. Manager removed and properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Helium tanks not secured. Manager properly secured helium tanks. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup behind grease storage container by mop sink.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small white freezer next to fryers.

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor underneath 3 compartment sink.

29-19-4

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee stored on food preparation table. Employee removed and properly stored cup. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer bucket tested 50ppm of quaternary ammonia. Manager refilled bucket retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Aug 16, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Spoke with manager about the big 6 and reporting responsibility.

11-03-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink near three compartment sink slow draining.

29-20-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King #6978 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King #6978 on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Burger King #6978 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Burger King #6978 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Burger King #6978's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Burger King #6978 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger King #6978 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Burger King #6978 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King #6978 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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